Celta Vigo will kick off their Copa del Rey campaign when they travel to Asturias for Thursday’s first-round meeting with sixth-tier Puerto de Vega .

The Galician outfit will be harbouring hopes of going deep into the competition, while the hosts will be dreaming of a historic upset against a team competing in the Europa League.

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Representing the Asturias region, Puerto de Vega had to negotiate a two-legged preliminary-round tie against Alberite to set up a dream tie against a La Liga club

They cruised to a 4-0 victory in the home leg before they played out a 1-1 draw in La Rioja to advance to the first round.

Away from the Copa del Rey, Puerto de Vega have proven to be a tough team to beat in the Primera Asturfútbol, having won three and drawn three of their op

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